Beijing Extension Tour

Best of Beijing TourExtensionto the Yunnan China Tour3 Days/3 Nights
September 26-29, 2017

The Ancient City of Beijing
Continue your journey to Beijing the heart of China's cultural and political heritage. This short but informative tour extension is filled with iconic sights of Beijing and surrounding area.

Visit the massive Forbidden City, the Imperial Palace for 24 of China’s emperors and their families during the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1911). The size and grandeur is impressive. Not only was this their home, but also the ceremonial and political center of the Chinese government for almost 500 years. You will also wander through the Summer Palace which sits on a large lake and was a summer retreat. Another iconic site is the Temple of Heaven where you will learn of its construction without nails. On its beautiful grounds, you will find many Chinese gathering to dance, do Tai Chi, sing, play cards and other activities. Ride through ancient neighborhoods - Hutongs, in a pedicab seeing the daily life of some of its citizens. A trip to China would not be complete without visiting the Great Wall. The Mutianyu section is well preserved and offers you wonderful views of the wall and surrounding area, plus is a great place for a walk on the wall. These and other sights will give you a look into the unique, long history of China.

Beijing Extension Itinerary

Sept 26 - Kunming (End of Textile Tour) to Beijing (Trip Extension) After breakfast in hotel, transfer to the airport. Fly to Beijing with one stopover in Kunming, flight included. You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. B Accommodations For This Tour Extension: Grand Mercure Hotel Beijing Dongcheng (Deluxe Room) Three Nights

Sept 27 - Beijing - City Tour - Forbidden City - Tiananmen Square - Temple of Heaven Western and Chinese Buffet breakfast in hotel. Your guide and driver will meet you in the lobby. Visit massive Tiananmen Square, lined by official buildings. At the end of the square enter the 9,000 room Forbidden City, exclusive home of Ming and Qing dynasty emperors and their concubines and eunuchs.
Learn how to make dumplings in a local family's home and enjoy lunch with them.

In the afternoon take a pedicab for a Hutong and Courtyardtourto explore the traditional neighborhoods of the city with narrow alleys and courtyards. Finish the day at the magnificent Temple of Heaven(another UNESCO site) and see the Hall of Prayer for Harvest, the iconic architecture of ancient Beijing built of interlocking wood without the use of nails or adhesives. The setting is like a park and many locals come here to sing, dance, exercise, do crafts and other This evening enjoy the capital's signature dish: a Peking Duck Dinnerat Hua's Restaurant. B-L-D

Sept 28 - Beijing – Great Wall – Summer Palace – Olympic Park Breakfast in hotel. An exciting day, take an excursion to the Great Wall at Mutianyu, a remote and rugged section of the Wall with round-trip gondola to the summit. Walk on the wall, take pictures and be astonished at the magnitude of its size. You will stop by a hill village for a locally sourced lunch.
Return to the city in the afternoon and visit the enchanting Summer Palace, hot weather refuge of Qing Dynasty emperors and their retinue, with a boat ride on tranquil Kunming Lake. Return to hotel and on the way, stop at the 2008 Beijing Olympics Park to have an exterior view of the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube, site of dozens of world records. Evening free and dinner on your own with the group. B-L

Tour Pricing - All prices are in US Dollars -Per Person/Double Occupancy:

Tour Price:$1495.00 USDSingle Supplement:$265.0Deposit: $200.00 - To secure your reservationNote: Prices listed are our cash discount prices and are payable by cash, check, money order or bank transfer. Credit card payments carry a 3% bank fee. Per Person/Double Occupancy - Two persons sharing a twin bedded room. Finding a roommate - We will be happy to try to match you with a roommate. If we are unable to do so, the Single Supplement price will apply.Single Supplement - One person in a single room.
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